Creamy Pappardelle with Bacon

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Quick, easy and delicious.

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Serves 4

20 minutes

Ingredients

Pappardelle 500g

Double cream 200ml

Parmesan 100g

Onion 1

Bacon 6 rashers

Garlic 3 cloves

Frozen Peas Handful

Lemon 1

Truffle oil (optional)

Method

1. Finely dice the onion and gently sweat them in a frying pan for 5 minutes.

2. Chop the bacon and add to the onions along with the crushed garlic.

3. Meanwhile cook the pasta in salty water until al dente and retain some of the pasta water when draining it.

4. Once the bacon is nicely browned, pour in the cream and stir in the grated parmesan bringing to a bubble.

5. Squeeze in the juice of the lemon, and add the frozen peas, continuing to simmer for a further couple of minutes.

6. Season with plenty of salt and pepper, and add the optional truffle oil is using.

7. Add the drained pappardelle to the creamy sauce and add a bit of the pasta water if necessary to help the sauce coat all of the pasta.

8. Serve immediately - eat, and enjoy!